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Uma Shankar Singh, lone MLA of Mayawati’s party in UP, dies at 55

Uma Shankar Singh, lone MLA of Mayawati’s party in UP, dies at 55

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Bahujan Samaj Party’s lone MLA, Uma Shankar Singh, died on Wednesday evening, said party leaders. He was 55. Singh, who was the MLA for Rasra in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia, was undergoing treatment for brain tumour, party leaders told news agency PTI. (Facebook) Singh, who was the MLA for Rasra in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia, was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour, party leaders told news agency PTI. BSP president Mayawati expressed grief over Singh’s passing, stating that his death was “deeply saddening” and extending her condolences to his family and supporters. In a post on X, Mayawati described Singh as a dedicated, honest and completely loyal party leader. “No amount of praise can do justice to his devotion to the party. His entire family is like the BSP family, and all members of his family treat me with full respect and honour as they would an elder sister,” she wrote on the social media platform. The BSP president added that she was in touch with Singh’ son during the course of the treatment and received the …

Focus on 2027 UP polls, Mayawati to chair BSP review meeting

Focus on 2027 UP polls, Mayawati to chair BSP review meeting

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The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is set to step up its organisational efforts as party president Mayawati will on Saturday chair a crucial meeting of senior party office-bearers of the Uttar Pradesh unit along with district units and assembly constituencies presidents from across the state. Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati (HT file) The exercise is being viewed as a significant move aimed at strengthening the party’s organisational base and sharpening its political strategy well ahead of the next year’s UP assembly polls. Political observers see the meeting as part of the BSP’s broader attempt to consolidate its traditional support base while expanding its reach to new sections of voters as the party seeks to regain political momentum in Uttar Pradesh. According to party sources, the meeting will focus on a detailed review of the tasks earlier assigned to party functionaries to reinforce grassroots structures and expand the BSP’s mass base. The leadership will assess organisational preparedness at the booth, sector, assembly and district levels while also evaluating outreach programmes and cadre mobilisation efforts undertaken in …

Union Budget reflects vision of developed India, says Yogi; Akhilesh terms it ‘disappointing’, Mayawati questions promises | Lucknow News

Union Budget reflects vision of developed India, says Yogi; Akhilesh terms it ‘disappointing’, Mayawati questions promises | Lucknow News

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4 min readLucknowFeb 2, 2026 06:51 AM IST The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday drew mixed reactions with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauding it for presenting a clear roadmap for a “new and developed India”, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav slamming it as “disappointing and condemnable” and BSP chief Mayawati questioning last year’s promises. Reacting to the Budget, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that it will make the lives of common citizens easier and simpler. The CM expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his guidance and decisive leadership. He also congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the first budget at Kartavya Bhavan. “The new Budget reflects the vision of a new and developed India and represents the hopes and aspirations of 145 crore Indians,” Yogi said. He noted that provisions for capital expenditure exceeding ₹12 lakh crore will strengthen infrastructure development, including funding for seven high-speed rail corridors. Highlighting key sectors, the chief minister said the Budget focuses on the development of the AYUSH sector and the strengthening of …

In first meeting with EC, Mayawati seeks 100% VVPAT count, echoes INDIA’s voter list concern | Political Pulse News

In first meeting with EC, Mayawati seeks 100% VVPAT count, echoes INDIA’s voter list concern | Political Pulse News

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Kicking off its interactions with the national political parties, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday held a meeting with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati, who raised the demand for complete cross-verification of votes cast using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. The EC, comprising Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, met Mayawati, BSP national general secretary Satish Chandra Misra and party treasurer Sridhar at Nirvachan Sadan in Delhi. BSP sources said besides demanding 100% counting of VVPAT slips Mayawati pressed for making the process of expenditure monitoring during the polls easier for the candidates. This marked the first time that the BSP supremo met the EC, sources said. Story continues below this ad During the meeting, the BSP leaders also expressed concern over the “opinion polls before the elections showing public support in favour of any particular party or against any other party”, sources said, adding that they also urged the EC to ensure that the electoral rolls are …

BSP pays tribute to Dr Ambedkar; Maya calls for oppressed classes’ unity

BSP pays tribute to Dr Ambedkar; Maya calls for oppressed classes’ unity

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Monday said social, economic and political condition of the ‘Bahujans’ (dalits and backwards) in the country was as pathetic in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rule as it was during the Congress regime as she extended heartfelt greetings to everyone on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar (1891-1956). Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati. (HT file) She called for the dalit, Adivasis, and all the neglected people in society to be “true missionary ambedkarites” to free themselves from the oppression and injustice. “Due to a planned attack on their constitutional right to reservation, their situation is now turning into bad days instead of ‘Achche Din’ (good days), which is very sad and worrying,” the BSP chief said. She expressed these views in a series of posts on X in Hindi, on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr BR Ambedkar. “On Baba Saheb’s birth anniversary today, under the aegis of Ambedkarwadi Party BSP, salutations, garlands and immense tributes were offered to the maker of the Constitution, Bharat Ratna …

Mayawati readmits nephew Akash into BSP after he issues public apology

Mayawati readmits nephew Akash into BSP after he issues public apology

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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati with her nephew and party National coordinator Akash Anand. File. | Photo Credit: ANI BSP leader Ms. Mayawati has readmitted her nephew Akash Anand into the party after he tendered a public apology for statements that caused his expulsion. Ms. Mayawati said on X, “I have taken the decision to give another opportunity to Mr. Akash Anand in response to his publicly admitting his mistakes in his posts today on X and showing full respect to his seniors, not giving in to his father-in-law’s words and dedicating his life to the BSP party and movement.” The BSP president and former four-time U.P. CM added, “I am healthy now, and as long as I am healthy, like Kanshi Ram ji, I will continue to work for the party and the movement with full devotion and commitment. In such a situation, there is no question of appointing someone as my successor. I am firm on my decision and will remain so.” Earlier on Sunday Mr. Akash Anand issued a public apology …

Mayawati’s nephew Akash seeks re-entry into party, apologises | Latest News India

Mayawati’s nephew Akash seeks re-entry into party, apologises | Latest News India

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Lucknow, Expelled Bahujan Samaj Party leader Akash Anand on Sunday issued a public apology to party chief Mayawati and expressed his desire to return. Mayawati’s nephew Akash seeks re-entry into party, apologises In a post on X, Anand, a nephew of Mayawati, said he considered her as his “one and only political guru and role model.” He said he would not to let his personal relationships, especially in-laws, interfere with his commitment to the party. “I take a solemn vow that I will not allow any family ties, particularly my in-laws, to become an obstacle in the interest of the Bahujan Samaj Party.” He also apologised for a recent post on X that reportedly led to his expulsion from the BSP. “I seek forgiveness for a tweet I posted a few days ago, which led to my removal from the party by Behan ji. I assure that I will not take any political decision based on advice from relatives or external advisors,” he said, and sought forgiveness. Mayawati had on March 2 removed Akash from …

BSP chief Mayawati strips nephew Akash Anand of national coordinator role, days after expelling his father-in-law | Latest News India

BSP chief Mayawati strips nephew Akash Anand of national coordinator role, days after expelling his father-in-law | Latest News India

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Mar 02, 2025 03:29 PM IST Akash Anand has been replaced by Mayawati’s brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam in the post. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday removed her nephew Akash Anand from all the posts of the party. He was considered as the BSP chief’s political successor. This comes days after she expelled his father-in-law from the party. FILE: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati during a party meeting, in Lucknow in January with Akash Anand. (ANI) Akash Anand held the post of national coordinator in the BSP. He was replaced by Mayawati’s brother Anand Kumar and Ramji Gautam in the post. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also said there would be no successor to her till she is alive. Mayawati made these decisions at the BSP’s national executive meeting in Lucknow. It was also attended by the presidents of many of the party’s state units. The BSP chief reviewed the present and future of the party and also reportedly discussed the plans to strengthen it before the UP assembly …

Rahul says Mayawati refused to fight BJP; she hits back, calls Congress ‘hypocritical’ | Latest News India

Rahul says Mayawati refused to fight BJP; she hits back, calls Congress ‘hypocritical’ | Latest News India

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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday said he was disappointed that Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) did not join Congress to fight the elections against the BJP together. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (left) and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati (right).(ANI) During an interaction with Dalit students in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, the Congress leader spoke about BSP founder Kanshi Ram’s impact on Indian politics. “I believe Kanshi Ram Ji laid the foundation, and Behenji (Mayawati) built upon it,” he said. Rahul then questioned Mayawati’s current political stance, saying, “I wanted Behenji to fight alongside us against the BJP, but for some reason, she did not. This was deeply disappointing. If all three parties had united, the BJP would never have won.” However, Mayawati was quick to respond, accusing the Congress of having a “dual character and casteist mindset.” “Wherever the Congress is strong or in power, it harbours hostility and casteist attitudes towards BSP and its followers. But in states like UP, where it is weak, it tries …

Three things Mayawati needs to do to revive BSP

Three things Mayawati needs to do to revive BSP

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Mayawati’s assertion on February 17 that the true successor of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) must be a dedicated disciple of Kanshi Ram comes at a time when the party is at its weakest. Her statement, following the expulsion of Ashok Siddharth — father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand — on charges of factionalism and anti-party activities signals her determination to maintain control over the party. However, it also highlights the deep crisis within the BSP. Once a dominant force in Uttar Pradesh politics, the party’s influence has declined sharply, and unless a complete overhaul is undertaken, the condition is unlikely to change. Story continues below this ad The BSP’s struggles stem from leadership challenges, internal factionalism, and an inability to adapt to evolving political dynamics in the complex political terrains of UP. Under Kanshi Ram, the BSP was a grassroots movement that empowered Dalits and marginalised communities. However, over time, decision-making became increasingly centralised under Mayawati, turning the party into a single-leader entity. Unlike national parties such as the BJP and Congress, which have …